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Following is that interview
and a look at Galliart's
innovative works as one
of many talented young
professionals who are the
successor generation of
our Architectural Woodwork
Industry.

Q. Detail your involvement
with the AWI Scholarship
Program.
A. When pursuing my
undergraduate degree, I
was honored to receive the
AWI National Scholarship
two times. The support that
I received from AWI was
instrumental in my journey
towards my career goals.
It is wonderful that AWI
recognizes the importance
of education in today's world
and continues to provide
ongoing support.
 

Q. Describe the impact the
AWI Scholarship has had
on your Wood Technology
Education and your
success.

Q. PSU ranks as one of
the country's top Wood
Technology Centers. How
has this program opened
up opportunities for you?

A. I still have one more
year at Pittsburg State
University, and the person
I have developed into can
be attributed to excellent
educators I have had through
the years, mentors, and
industry support. There are
not very many programs
out there like this one at
Pitt State which prepare
people to enter the wood
industry, and the support that
organizations such as AWI
provides is very important
and appreciated. One day
when I enter the wood
industry I hope to make a
positive impact and instill
change through technology,
innovation, and education. I
currently find myself in
a Graduate Assistant
position at the school,
and AWI has helped
me reach this point.
I now have a unique
opportunity to help
foster learning for
the individuals
around me and
inspire others.
 

A. Recently, I have spent a
lot of time collaborating with
other departments within
the technology center at
Pitt State. I have begun to
explore outside of the field
of wood technology. I have
been able to learn about
different technologies in the
manufacturing industry. I
have explored the world of
construction, CNC milling
metal, investment casting,
plastics technology, and
more. Exploring these topics
in a state of the art facility
such as Pitt State has allowed
me to crossover some of my
wood technology knowledge
into these other disciplines
and collaborate on several
unique projects. By extending
my body of knowledge
into these others areas has
extended my capabilities and
creativity.
Q. What do you like best
about Pittsburg State
University?
A. My favorite thing about
Pitt State is the opportunity
to learn from an incredible
faculty. At the university,
and the Architectural
Manufacturing Management
& Technology (AMMT)
department in particular,
there is a wealth of
knowledge. This education
coupled with hands on
experience in our labs has
better prepared me for
entering the wood industry
upon graduation. Not only
has it prepared me for my

future, it has also fostered my
creativity. I have free reign in
the wood labs here at PSU,
so all of my free time is spent
designing and manufacturing
various projects with the
help of the latest industry
technology.
Q. What are some of the
inspirations of some of your
woodworking pieces?
A. A lot of my pieces can be
seen as a reflection upon a
changing wood industry. We
are seeing a transition in the
materials that are being used
in architectural millwork and
new trends. Gone are the
days where we are simply
woodworkers. In industry we
are seeing various materials
that have nothing to do with
wood. In my pieces I try to
incorporate metals, plastics,
composites, and more.
Having knowledge of different
materials is critical to success
in today's changing industry.
Technology has taken over
today's manufacturing
processes. At Pitt State
we are very fortunate
to have overwhelming
industry support. When
you walk through Pitt State
AMMT's labs you become
surrounded by state of the art
technology and equipment.
With this equipment I am
able to create one of kind
pieces, and gain real world
experience.
 

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